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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Working Hard?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 26, 2024
     | 502 views

    Physical walls and Spiritual walls. Which, if either, do we work on the most?

    Many years prior to Nehemiah’s time, the Northern Kingdom had been conquered and many were taken captive to other lands. The conquering nation introduced prisoners from other lands, which led to intermarriage with the few Israelites. This blending of the races produced the people known as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forever Changed Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 18, 2022
     | 1,313 views

    As we enter into this year. I believe God wants to do a new thing in your life. I believe His desire is to transform your life so that we are that we reflect His life more and more.

    Let's continue to read in John 3 from verses 9 - 14: 9 Nicodemus responded and said to Him, “How can these things be?” 10 Jesus answered and said to him, “You are the teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? 11 Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tenth Commandment Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025
     | 122 views

    Coveting keeps you from enjoying God's provision.

    TENTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.” (Ex. 20:17). “I say to you, don’t look on your neighbor’s wife with impure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Surgery For Total Freedom

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 12, 2025
     | 426 views

    Just as a surgeon identifies and removes harmful growths to restore health, God performs spiritual surgery to heal us, deliver us, and restore us fully.

    SPIRITUAL SURGERY FOR TOTAL FREEDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:12 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 36:26, John 8:32, Psalm 139:23-24, Romans 12:2 INTRODUCTION: Many people are held back in life not by physical chains, but by invisible, spiritual strongholds—deep-seated wounds, hidden ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Sears avatar

    Living By The Spirit Not The Spirits Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,193 views

    In a world where alcohol is so prevalent at parties and social gatherings, how should we as Christians react? Is it okay to have a drink every now and then?

    Introduction A few months ago, I was checking my email. And I got this message from a young friend who forwarded a message from a friend who serves in the military. The girl serving in the military had a question that was causing her a great deal of burden. Let me read you the email. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Essence Of Your Strength ~ Self Control Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,521 views

    I guess of all the nine fruits of the Spirit, “self-control” is the one with which we might feel the greatest sense of unease. Self-control is allowing God to be in control of your will and heart and seeking the Spirit to enable us. Then we will know what

    Opening illustration: Some years ago the press had reported that the president of a Midwestern theological seminary was fired after the Board of Directors determined that his temper had imperiled his leadership. The president confessed to “misappropriation of anger,” and after hours of agonizing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Your Life Holy?

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,225 views

    Sermon describes basic Christian disciplines, and how they should be done.

    IS YOUR LIFE HOLY? Have you ever met someone who made you say, “The only thing holy about him is his socks!” Were you looking in the mirror at the time? It is so easy to see the faults in others. Yet, the saying of our school teachers still rings true: Whenever you point the finger at others ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beware Your Lies Will Catch Up To You Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,274 views

    In Genesis Chapter 38 we will walk with Judah and see where deceit commited by him comes back to find him. Also discussed is the sins of a generation will be visited to the third and fourth generation and suggestions for dealing with this multigeneration

    Beware your Lies will catch up to you Character of Judah Caught in his own deceit You know all of us here in Dillingham have heard the story our elders tell of going to school barefooted, both ways uphill. Well maybe not that one. It could have been the six-foot rabbits or the one about the big ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    A Sweet Aroma... Or A Foul Stench?

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 59,703 views

    Shows the ways in which our lives can be pleasing to God: repentance; genuine holiness from the heart; and offering our lives as a sacrifice to God.

    When I was studying for this sermon, I found it very interesting the emphasis put on the sense of smell in Scripture. When we think of the most important senses, we may think of something like sight or hearing. In fact, if you had to give up one of your five senses, it might just be the sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Setting A Good Example (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,283 views

    In life there are good examples and there are bad examples. We need to set a good example for the lost to see and be drawn to and for the church to see and want to follow suit. Let's see what the bible has to say about that so we can set a good example.

    SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part one) As we are getting the word out, as we are giving people the message of reconciliation, we are to be living the ministry of reconciliation. That means we are to be setting a good example for others to see. We need to set a good example for the lost to see and be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Desiring Eternal Growth Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 25,083 views

    Birth must be followed by nurture. Just as a natural baby requires milk in order to be nourished & to grow, so must a spiritual baby have the milk of God¡¯s Word in order to be nourished and to grow up in Christ.

    1 PETER 2: 1-3 [Renewing Hope Series] DESIRING ETERNAL GROWTH [Philippians 3:7-14] God's imperishable Word stands forever. This imperishable Word was the content of Peter's preaching (1:12, 25). He preached the Word for God's Word has life. He preached the Word for God's Word gives life. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Comparison Game Series

    Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,273 views

    Paul vs.super-apostles, the Corinthians vs other churches, and us vs. the Corinthians

    The Comparison Game Let's play the Comparison Game! Which is better? Coke? or Pepsie? I.U.? or U of L? Kentucky? or Duke? Our first contestant today is the Apostle Paul. Paul is a Hebrew of Hebrews, an Israelite, a descendent of Abraham. He has been in prison several times, beaten, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cross-Contamination (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 1, 2020
     | 5,150 views

    When you hear cross-contamination, it's not referring to something good. But today I'd like to turn that around. Normally we would do our best to avoid cross-contamination, but when it pertains to the cross of Christ, it's best to encourage cross-contamination.

    CROSS-CONTAMINATION (part one) By definition, cross-contamination is the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful effect. You might typically hear this in reference to transferring bacteria between raw ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Depravity Of Man Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 6, 2021
     | 4,530 views

    Men suppress the truth about God and lost their only true bearings in life, become futile in their thinking and darkened in their hearts. The result is ungodliness and unrighteousness.

    Why do we need the Gospel? Why do we need Jesus to save us? What’s wrong with us? Why the need to be rescued in the first place? • These are important questions because unless we understand our plight, we will not appreciate the Gospel. It won’t be good news to us. • Jesus: "It is not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    What Are You Wearing? Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,661 views

    What you put on affects how you live. Put on Christ and take off the old man!

    1. Introduction a. Over the past 3 weeks we have looked at the battle between the flesh and the spirit, between our old ways and our new ones, between our old man and the new creation we are in Christ. b. We learned that because Paul wrote to 5 different NT churches and addressed this struggle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist